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PATCH166-PATCH193

HandyCapable computers to BRILC

We are very happy to be a part of this endeavor. The BRILC was able to purchase computers from the HandyCapable group to serve users. PatchX was the transportation from NC to VA and pizza delivery guys. After getting the computers to Virginia we went through and updated any security patches and loaded a couple of programs we do for the BRILC. We were very happy to do it to secure 27 computers for the BRILC group.

Rule number 1 always feed the geeks.

Each computer at HandyCapable after they are done has a sheet with all of the specs and numbers

Some of the computers safely at the BRILC waiting to be picked up.

People that have received these computers

PATCH154

Always great when you can help a co-worker. She is a grandmother and has two grand children that did not have a computer. We were able to fix one up pretty quickly and hand it to her at work.

PATCH161 & PATCH162

Two more computers we dropped off for a local pre-school. The computer in the cart had some audio issues that during our looking at the problem we failed to check and see the volume was turned all the way to the top.

PATCH164 & PATCH165

Two more computers we fixed up for the BRILC. The Dell came with a very nice flat panel monitor. Someone will be very happy when they receive this computer.

PATCH143-PATCH144

Two more computers given to the Greenvale School project. We have heard back from the director the laptops allow more flexibility for the teachers and cost savings to the school. The more we can help the teachers the more the teachers can help the kids.

PATCH131-PATCH133

Greenvale School needed to have the ability for teachers in their classrooms to update children's progress. We were able to work with a wonderful company to help with the wiring of the classrooms. Due to the structure of the building wireless would not work. The first batch were three laptops.

PATCH149 & PATCH150 & PATCH154

Another three computers deliver over to the BRILC. Our contact has some pictures of people picking up their computers as well and those will be posted soon.

PATCH148 and PATCH159

Two more computers we fixed up for the BRILC. Since we fixed these before New Years I decided to take a picture with cowboy Santa since IT Santa fixed the other ones.

PATCH157 & PATCH158

A couple of months ago this group went through our neighborhood talking about the Eastern Appalachian Teen Challenge program. We told them about PatchX and we could work on some laptops for them this year. In a great ending to 2013 we delivered two Dell laptops and their eyes lit up when they saw the computers. Happy new year to www.teenchallenge4u.com

PATCH153

This is the fourth computer we have donated to a local pre-school. It is always great to get pictures back showing the kids smiles while learning and playing on the computer. We have a couple more computers we are working on for them and will hopefully show more great pictures.

PATCH146 & PATCH152

This delivery was two computers to the BRILC. We decided to take picture with all of their new friends waiting to be adopted. There is still a waiting list for computers but we are trying to whittle it down. We also tossed in a monitor.

PATCH151

Computer Santa came to town and fixed up a Laptop for a boy who is a big Minnesota Twins fan. Well it was really one of his elves but Santa does get to deliver the computer :).

PATCH141 - PATCH142 - PATCH147

A couple more computers for the BRILC before the holidays. I remember getting my Vic 20 at Christmas and what a gift that was to start me in the world of computers.

PATCH137-140

We have a cart load of computers rolling into the BRILC. John Burrows fixed up this batch for them and we gave him another group of computers. All the thanks for his hard work.

PATCH134

We gave this computer to the BRILC a hat from our favorite baseball team, the Orioles.

PATCH130

Another great pictures of kids using computers we refurbish to learn. Future engineers and software developers.

PATCH129

This computer along with PATCH130 went to a local preschool. We love getting pictures back to share what we are doing but love to see the engagement with the children.

PATCH93

One of my friends wives works for a day care center at a local church. The elvin club used to service their computers but they have not been in existence for a a couple of years so most of their computers had not been working. This is the first of many we hope.

About PatchX

We started by just doing a favor for a family friend. Just one computer to one little girl who needed it for school. We could have never predicted how this one act would give birth to PatchX. Since that one favor in 2008, we have fixed up over 150 computers, taught kids how to program, developed websites for non-profits and used technology to help our environment. And we’re still going strong. That’s what the “X” stands for – not just the unknown number of people we may help, but the possibilities for the future.

Location

We are located in Southwest Virginia but looking to expand across the country.

Why work with us?

Help others

Looking for a way to give back? Don’t have much time? Why not take an old computer and bring it back to life? Or help with a website for a non-profit – all from the comfort of your house? We can show you how.

Refurb tech

We started by fixing up computers and giving them away. But computers are just one technology that needs refurbishing. What is your passion in technology? Education? Science? Maybe there’s a way to make something old into something new.

Plusitivity

Ok, we made “Plusitivity” up. But it exemplifies what we do. We started with one computer and then added one. Many “plus ones” later, we’ve given away over 150 computers. Imagine yourself as the plus one – one person helping one other.

What exactly are we doing?

We are a full service group using technology to help others. We take older computers and clean them up for non-profit child care organizations and families who cannot afford them. We teach children how to program, create digital art and compose music. We work with non-profit groups that can’t afford a webmaster to manage their online presence. We also help these groups manage their technology by recommending software and administering networks and systems..

Refurbish

Educate

Web Sites

Software

History

We love history. The history of software. The history of computers so why not a little about the history of PatchX

PatchXFeb 2008 · First computer fixed up for child
Web SiteAug 2008 · First Web site built for Opportunity through Baseball
Computer Lab Mar 2010 · Working with the Junior League to build lab for Greenvale School
100 Computer clubMay 2011 · Delivered 100 computer for PatchX
NewpaperMar 2013 · Article in the paper about PatchX

Supporters

PatchX Crew

Brian started PatchX in 2008, taking one computer for one girl and seeing the impact of this one small act. Since then, Brian’s motto has been “it’s better to give than receive,” and feels he receives more and more wherever PatchX grows. Brian enjoys computers and sports along with teaching all the things he has learned – in technology and in life. Contact Brian at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

After seeing the article in the paper about PatchX, John wanted to help out. He is a computer whiz on all fronts and has been a huge help to the organization. Contact John Burrows at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

All it takes is one email to reach out and help. We are looking for tech people who want to make a difference in the world. Just think you could have your own email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

PATCH135

This computer was donated by one of my co-workers. She is involved in so many cool things for the community and here is another example. The BRILC is a good home for your computer.

PATCH136

This computer was donated by another co-worker's mother. We were able to fix it up and deliver it over to the Blue Ridge Independant Living center fairly quickly.

PATCH128

The computers we fix up for the BRILC center go to them and then they distribute them to their customers. We do not always get a picture so I try to be creative. This is one of the computer books I have enjoyed reading about the inventions developed at Xerox labs. Things like the mouse, GUI, smalltalk, ethernet among other. Here is a link to open library page, Dealers of Lighting Donated by and fixed for:

PATCH127

Greenvale School teachers are required to update their information via computers where in the past they would fill out sheets while their children napped. In order for them to do this another teacher would need to watch their room while they went to the computer lab to update the PALS website. This is the second laptop of others we will be donating to Greeenvale to allow teachers to update their class information while not having to leave the room.

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